The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are supporting the green transformation of Romania’s Port of Constanța through a major investment program aimed at reducing emissions and improving port operations.
The EBRD is providing a €25 million loan to Constanța South Container Terminal (CSCT), a subsidiary of DP World, to help electrify port infrastructure and equipment. The financing will be combined with a €19.8 million grant from the European Union under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility, while the remaining investment will be funded by CSCT.
The overall €100 million modernization program will finance new electrical infrastructure, including power networks, transformer stations, grid connections, and onshore power supply systems that allow vessels to use electricity while docked. The project will also support the purchase of electric cranes and electric terminal tractors to reduce emissions from daily port activities.
By transitioning to cleaner technologies, the initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and strengthen the operational performance of one of the Black Sea region’s most important transport hubs.
The project also marks the participation of the City of Constanța in the EBRD Green Cities programme, supporting the development of a Green City Action Plan focused on sustainable urban development. The initiative will connect port decarbonisation efforts with broader environmental goals, including digital improvements and social inclusion measures.
Classified as a 100% Green Economy Transition investment, the project aligns with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and supports the decarbonisation of transport and logistics infrastructure. It represents a major step toward building a cleaner and more sustainable maritime sector in Romania.
The investment strengthens the EBRD’s continued commitment to Romania’s infrastructure development, energy transition, and environmental sustainability. The bank has invested more than €12.6 billion across 597 projects in Romania, supporting key economic and climate-related priorities.
